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Iraq: 12 Hashd al-Shaabi members killed in Daesh attack

Militia group commander Abu Alia al-Hasnawi killed by 22nd Brigade

Haydar Karaalp  | 24.01.2021 - Update : 24.01.2021
Iraq: 12 Hashd al-Shaabi members killed in Daesh attack

BAGHDAD, Iraq 

Twelve Hashd al-Shaabi members, including a commander, were killed by the Daesh/ISIS terror group Saturday in Iraq's Saladin province, according to local media.

Militia group commander Abu Alia al-Hasnawi was among those killed by the 22nd Brigade in the attack. Iraq Joint Operations Command extended condolences for the killing of the commander.

At least 32 people were killed Thursday in twin suicide bombings claimed by Daesh/ISIS in Baghdad.


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